The New Orleans Cafe, 12760 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE NEW ORLEANS CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12760 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
License #: 2611857
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 1/25/2012

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. red beans cooling from yesterday, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. broken
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bucket on it Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. beverage area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. grill
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. ibuprofen by plates Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. pan, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. beans in deep pans and covered, gave cooling bulletin
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with dust and/or soil deposits. vents in upright reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. container, server area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese at 50F discarded , explained time as public health control Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on walk-in cooler handle
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. bar
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. spray bottle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. 3 comp sink at bar
1/25/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-24-1 Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. gumbo in walk in cooler date marked 10/5 Corrected On Site- discarded 11/2/11- red beans dated 10/23, mashed potatoes dated 10/22
  • Critical - Violation: 02-22-1 Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sausage cut in pans -reach in cooler
11/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. *walk in cooler - door hadps been open due to delivery, however food temperatures stoll in excess of 41 F *2-3 door reach in coolers at cookline
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. **potatoes chowder cooked 3hrs before, still above 70 F observed a temperature of 96 F Corrected On Site-discarded
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. License expired 6/1/11
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. over prep and cookline
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. *walk in cooler items - iced down * 2-3door cooler units on cookline - foods discarded
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. oyster shells, bucket lids, plate in air return room
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. clogg at handwash sink
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. gumbo in walk in cooler date marked 10/5 Corrected On Site- discarded
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. sausage cut in pans -reach in cooler
10/14/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIG 5 EXCLUSION ILLNESS :
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only, FRONT DOOR:
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING :
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, BAG OF SUGAR :
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.SECOND FLOORICE BIN:BAR.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, TAKEOUT CONTAINER :
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, BAR: BEVERAGE MACHINE :
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, BULK SUGAR : LARGE CONTAINER : Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink, by dishmachine.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-03-1 Observed dead roaches on premises. One in corner by upright white reachin freezer, across from water heaters. One dead in cupboard by soda fountain box, in downstairs restaurant server area. 11/17/10 One dead in cupboard by soda fountain box.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of walkin coolers and ice machine. And interior of walkin cooler opposite ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. On cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 37-10-1 Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Exsessive along side of fryers and grill.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Deli meats in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. Walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppy batter on line at 78 F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. In make table coolers on cookline. (one did have a stem thermometer inside) Both walkin coolers and small reachin cooler in upstairs bar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Frozen Burgers and steak taken out of original packaging, stored over fries, in white reachin freezer (by water heaters)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor at fryer end of cookline and boxes of bread in walkin cooler opposite ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Plastic cup in bag of flour on end of cookline. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Three kitcen towels in and around handsink by dishmachine
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds. 7-10 seconds observed.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup on cook line. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table on cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. On cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom of the 3 door with glass reachin, across from office
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of paper napkins on floor, when first entering kitchen from restaurant. And box of to go containers and napkins in downstairs retaurant server area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Under 3 compartment sink, by dishmachine.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At upstairs bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Upstairs male bathrooms. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. One in corner by upright white reachin freezer, across from water heaters. One dead in cupboard by soda fountain box, in downstairs restaurant server area.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found Observed one live roach in cupboard under handsink (at fryer end of cookline)
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In front of walkin coolers and ice machine. And interior of walkin cooler opposite ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. On cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. On cookline under equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Far end of cookline by steamtables Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Exsessive along side of fryers and grill.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clutter throughout rear of kitchen, around by walkin coolers, and in dishmachine area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. No push bar inside of walkin cooler opposite ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. Opposite water heaters in kitchen, by white reachin freezer
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. Opposite water heaters, by white reachin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only. On floor in kitchen, by officie.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
9/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected on Site. Rice siting out on line at 81F. Manager discarded. Corrected On Site. Hush Puppy batter on line at 48F. Oysters in walk in at 49F. Manager discarded. Buttermilk on line is ice at 60F. Manager put fresh ice around.
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Chicken cooked to 159F. Placed back on grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Upright RC cooler in front of line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Fish in container in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Plastic cup in ground pepper container.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop in sugar.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of cook line
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cooler on line.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters, and sides of equipment .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dusty upright fan, in kitchen.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. At upstairs bar
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at sink. Behind bar area
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At mop sink, sink by dishmachine area and
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind bar, with lemons and straws.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Behind bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Behind bar
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Behind bar
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing and cracked tiles by ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under and around fryers and flatop grill.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout kitchen
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At end of line area behind steam table, and throughout kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under hood, and in upright cooler behind bar.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Clear liquid by dishmachine.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Around water heater and in and around kitchen
4/30/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/13/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bacon 53 in salad cooler-discarded; sausage 52, blue cheese 53 in line reach in cooler-relocated; cooked potatoes 44, blue cheese 44, seafood 44 in walk in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salad cooler, reach in on line, walk in cooler
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. not dated
  • Violation: 15-35-1 Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. raw wood cabinet shelves Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris/grease accumulated on kitchen floor. improved
  • Critical. Violation: 50-08-1 Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 6/1/09
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
8/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs 45; sausage 48, chicken 47, cheese 48; sour cream 45; sour cream 55-discarded
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salad cooler-only potentially hazardous product in unit was eggs; both 3 door on line; rc cooler, dressing cooler
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in walk ins
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. not dated
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. raw wood cabinet shelves Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed food debris/grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. expired 6/1/09
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation.
8/21/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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